Explore the strategic advantages of Ontario as the ideal location for Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) and pharmaceutical companies. With a rich heritage of manufacturing excellence and access to top talent and world-class research partners, Ontario empowers you to develop and produce groundbreaking molecules at scale. Foster the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing right here in Ontario, where your ambitions can thrive.
Expand your CDMO business by partnering with a global clientele from Ontario. Benefit from access to top pharmaceutical companies and biotech startups and tap into major North American markets with 194+ million consumers within a day’s drive of the Greater Toronto Area. Take advantage of preferential access to global markets through 50+ trade agreements for efficient distribution of your pharmaceutical products manufactured in Ontario.
Unlock Ontario's pharmaceutical potential by harnessing its robust life sciences ecosystem. Benefit from top-tier talent and R&D support from world-leading academic and research institutions. Ontario hosts world-renowned research centres, hospitals and clinics such as the Ontario Cancer Institute, SickKids, Mount Sinai and the London Health Sciences Centre offering invaluable resources in areas cancer research, regenerative medicine, diagnostic imaging, and neuroscience. Collaborate with CDMOs to accelerate drug development through strategic partnerships, ensuring efficient progress towards your goals.
I think the biggest asset Ontario provides to companies like us is its deep talent pool. We have been very impressed with the quality of people we have hired locally for the site, and I think this reflects the fact that the province does wonderful research.
Ronnie Miller
Former President & CEO, Roche Canada
Discover Ontario’s growing life sciences sector with AstraZeneca’s announcement of investment in clinical trials bringing 500 new jobs in Peel and the surrounding region.
Senior Economic Officers Aaron Pinto and Chelsea Peet discuss Ontario’s key life sciences value propositions and what makes the province a leader in the sector.
Invest Ontario supports new biomanufacturing facility in Hamilton, Canada. Project with OmniaBio Inc. drives global leadership in cell and gene therapy.
The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to India to strengthen relationships with economic partners and attract new investments in key sectors.
Invest Ontario was at BIO 2023 to promote the province’s growing life sciences and biotech sector and explore new opportunities for investment.